India, June 26 -- This was underscored by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, during his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in Parliament recently. Minister Bartlett, outlined a series of groundbreaking accomplishments under the theme "Thrive in 2025: Linking Tourism to Every Jamaican's Success."

One of the clearest signs of this inclusive vision is the Tourism Enhancement Fund's (TEF) Tourism Innovation Incubator, which Minister Bartlett described as a "remarkable success." The 2024 cohort received 222 applications between April 12 and May 6, representing a 553% increase compared to 2022. From those, nineteen outstanding teams advanced, developing cutting-edge business ideas spanning virtual reality experiences, underwater tou...